“ I attended the I.F.I. in the summer and I can honestly say that it was one of the best experiences I ever had. The people that run the school are professional without being pedantic; knowledgeable without being arrogant, and most of all, just really great folk who love to teach. From the moment I arrived to the day I left, I was treated with respect, humility and kindness. However, most of all – I learned! I was a keen film buff with, what I thought was, a rough idea for making movies.”   David R.

“I got into USC! Thanks guys I seriously couldn't have done it without you!!!” Jack B.

“Everyone teaching/running the course was really great. Every week, we had guest speakers teach us about the different aspects of filmmaking, from casting to post-production. Our class was broken up into smaller groups. It truly was a great experience. I recommend this program to anyone considering becoming a filmmaker. It's an intense, stressful course, but by the end of it, you know whether or not filmmaking is really the career for you. Either way - you'll have a great time, regardless.” Filmmaker Magazine Student Review

“Teachers never try to put a cap on our creativity which is something I really liked.” Gen D.

"I liked the fact that it was independent but you can still learn and get help from your teachers. When you go to the movies to watch a movie you don't realize how much work goes into it until you experience it yourself. And it's a lot of fun especially the teachers."  Dorina M.

“The people are more like a family. They understand what you’re going through and see you as a student.” Najan D.

“If you have the opportunity to take it, jump for it. It is a great experience.” Dax D.

“It’s a program that really made me want to pursue film.” Rachel J.

“The best part of it was being able to go out and make my own movie.” Chris D.

“It’s a whole different experience from anything I have ever had before” Katie M.

“The most important thing I learned is that films take forever to make and they are hard. But it’s a lot of fun.” Avery M.

“The I.F.I laid the foundations that have given me a fantastic chance to make films for a living. My advice would be to go. I'm confident you won't regret it.”   David R.